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What is chronic hip pain?

Chronic hip pain is a resilient symptom that often reflects a deeper issue with the joints. In orthopedics, the joint works closely with the surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons. So, for the hips, these joints are made up by the pelvic bone, femur and tissues that help with regular motion. An injury to the bones or helping tissue can cause severe pain near the inner or outer part of the hips. Your level of pain and other symptoms indicate what part of the joint is suffering. Chronic hip pain has a major impact on your quality of life.

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Why do I have chronic hip pain?

Every joint in the body is part of the musculoskeletal system. So, there may be other factors in the anatomy that end up causing your chronic pain. The hips are a ball and socket type of joint. Anything from overuse to weak bones can be the cause of chronic hip pain. These causes can grow and evolve into full disorders that disable the hips, such as:

What causes chronic hip pain?

Unfortunately, all patients are at risk of chronic hip pain. Even at birth, patients may be vulnerable to chronic hip pain symptoms. Some risk factors are more serious than others. At every age and stage of life, patients should aware of their overall health. The following factors can directly cause patients to suffer from chronic hip pain:

Age

Weight

Genetics

Level of Activity

Medical History

What are symptoms of chronic hip pain?

Chronic hip pain symptoms will vary depending on the individual condition and causes. However, there is an overwhelming amount of pain that hurts patients with every move they make. The symptoms are more specific when focusing on a certain disorder. Some symptoms that relate to chronic hip pain include the following:

Swelling around the hips

Catching and locking hips

Popping or snapping from hip movement

Patient begins to limp while walking

Stiffness or tightness in the hips after sitting

Can I stop chronic hip pain?

Patients who stay cautious and self-aware can prevent chronic hip pain. Usually, there are initial symptoms that warn the patient of joint problems. Hip pain is one of the first warning, but the hip pain may come and go over time. A healthy lifestyle can limit painful symptoms and reverse early onset conditions. Chronic hip pain prevention involves:

Always let the body rest after intense physical activity

Losing weight or maintaining a healthy size for your body

Stretch the hips each morning, especially before exercising

Strengthen the muscles around the hips

What can I do for chronic hip pain relief?

The ultimate form of chronic hip pain relief depends on how far the condition has grown. Patients with lighter symptoms can benefit from simple hip pain tricks while patients with daily pain may need professional care. At home, patients can ease their chronic hip pain with some of the following relief tips:

Sleep on the side of your body opposite of the hip pain

Slowly stretch the hips out when feeling stiff

Ice the hip to reduce pain and swelling

Use a heating pad before going to bed

Pain relief is more successful when the chronic hip disorder has a specific diagnosis and treatment. Patients who find an accurate diagnosis for their chronic hip pain, can go on to find an accurate treatment as well.

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